Technician Demonstrator (Photography)

Arts University Bournemouth; Poole; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to work

Annual savings schemes

Subsidised bus travel

Job summary

Arts University Bournemouth is seeking an experienced photography professional with substantial practical knowledge of studio and location-based photographic production. You will have hands-on experience in areas such as commercial photography, technical support, studio management, equipment hire, photographic assisting or creative production.

A high level of expertise in photographic lighting is essential, with the ability to plan, build, operate and troubleshoot lighting and camera systems, as

Qualifications

• Experience in planning, building, operating, and troubleshooting professional lighting and camera systems.
• Hands-on experience in studio operations, equipment hire and photographic workflows.
• Experience supporting students and colleagues with practical demonstrations and training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, build, operate and troubleshoot professional lighting and camera systems.
• Support tethered shooting and a range of photographic workflows.
• Share technical knowledge through demonstrations and practical support to students and staff.

Skills

Studio lighting

Camera systems

Tethered shooting

Technical support

Job description

ClosingDate: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 13 September 2026

InterviewDate: Monday 28 September 2026

Reference: AD1647A

Our statutory commitments

AUB is committed to meeting its legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and to securing lawful freedom of speech and academic freedom in accordance with the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023. We are committed to providing a working and learning environment that is fair, respectful and free from unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds and people who are disabled, who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

AUB holds the Silver Award from Inclusive Employers in recognition of our work to support inclusive practice across the University.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

AUB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding . We take all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk who engage with us, as well as those who work with them.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced photography professional with substantial practical knowledge of studio and location-based photographic production. You will have hands‑on experience in areas such as commercial photography, technical support, studio management, equipmenthire, photographic assisting or creative production.

A high levelofexpertisein photographic lighting is essential. You will be confident planning, building,operatingand troubleshooting professional lighting and camera systems, as well as supporting tethered shooting and a range of photographic workflows.

You will also have experience of equipment preparation, testing and maintenance, studio operations and health and safety within photographic environments. You will be confident sharing your technical knowledge through demonstrations and practical support, helping students and colleagues develop their technical confidence and professional practice.

Experience within higher or further education isadvantageousbut not essential; applications from experienced industry professionals looking to move into education are warmly encouraged.

In meeting your performance expectations, you’ll receive an annual salary increase in line with the grade of your role. An annual cost of living uplift will be applied, the timing and implementation of which are subject to the University’s decision. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub .

AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered. If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email [e-mail] . If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email [e-mail] and we’ll be in touch.

This position does not meet the UKVI salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must thereforedemonstratetheir right to work in the UK without sponsorship.